The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Westerly

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE WARM CENTER IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE AND SERVICE TO THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ASSURING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND TO HELP THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND MOVE TOWARD INDEPENDENT AND RESPONSIBLE LIVING.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

MISSION:

THE WATCH HILL CONSERVANCY WAS INCORPORATED IN 1999 TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS OF WATCH HILL, RI; TO CONSERVE, MAINTAIN, AND ENHANCE THE SCENIC, OPEN SPACE AND HISTORICAL VALUES AND THE CHARACTER OF WATCH HILL; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE SAME; TO ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY; AND ANY OTHER PURPOSES INCIDENTAL TO THE AFORESAID PURPOSE WHETHER ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN WATCH HILL OR IN OTHER NEARBY AREAS OF THE TOWN OF WESTERLY, RI OR STONINGTON, CT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THEIR DESIRED LEVEL OF INTEGRATION, INDEPENDENCE & PRODUCTIVITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

PROVISION OF HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY OWNING AND OPERATING 8 UNITS OF HOUSING IN WESTERLY, RI FOR THE DISABLED.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY AND MUSEUM (OWNED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA), A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK.

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THE MISSION OF WESTERLY ARMORY RESTORATION, INC IS TO RESTORE THE HISTORIC WESTERLY ARMORY (NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND A SAVE AMERICAS TREASURES SITE) FOR USE BY ITS COMMUNITY AS A MUSEUM AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.

MISSION:

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO FOSTER COOPERATION BETWEEN BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE REGION, TO PROMOTE GROWTH OF TOURISM, AND ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP, IMPROVE AND BEAUTIFY THE VILLAGE OF WATCH HILL, TO SECURE PUBLIC HEALTH AND CULTIVATE PUBLIC SPIRIT AS WELL AS TO QUICKEN THE SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL LIFE OF THE PEOPLE. TO LESSEN THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT IN PRESERVING WATCH HILL HISTORY, AS WELL AS TO BETTER THE GENERAL CONDITION AND APPEARANCE OF THE VILLAGE, ALONG WITH MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY IN THE MEMORIAL BUILDING.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

MISSION:

TO MAINTAIN AN HISTORIC MUSEUM AND GROUNDS (CIRCA 1734) FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

MISSION:

THE DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE FOUNDATION, INC. IS AN INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE AFFILIATE OF A WOMENS' FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, THE DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE. IT'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND LITERACY THROUGH THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE LODGES IN BECOMING MORE VISIBLE AND ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITIES AND TO PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP, MORALITY AND BROTHERLY LOVE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. TO FACILITATE THE CHARITABLE OUTREACH OF THE GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND. TO PROMOTE

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.